The Rajamannar Committee was a committee set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1969 to recommend changes to the relationship between the Centre and the States in India. The committee was chaired by Dr. P. V. Rajamannar, a former Chief Justice of India. The committee submitted its report in 1971. The report made […]
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The Minto-Morley Reforms, also known as the Indian Councils Act of 1909, were a set of constitutional reforms introduced by the British government in India. The reforms were named after John Morley, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India. The main provisions: Increased Indian representation in the legislative councils:
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Infrastructure is the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. It includes the fundamental facilities and systems that support the economy and enable day-to-day life. Main categories: physical infrastructure social infrastructure. Physical infrastructure includes things like roads, bridges, railways, airports, water supply systems, sewage systems, power grids, and
The 101st Constitutional Amendment of India was passed in 2016. It introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. The GST is a single indirect tax that replaced a variety of cascading taxes levied by the central and state governments. The GST is a destination-based tax, which means that the tax is levied at
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The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a government-funded health initiative in India that aims to improve the health of urban citizens. The NUHM was launched in 2013 and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Main objectives: To provide universal access to quality primary healthcare: The NUHM aims to provide universal
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is a Parliamentary Committee in India that scrutinizes the accounts of the Government of India and its subordinate bodies. It is also responsible for examining the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The PAC is constituted by the Parliament every year and consists of 22 members,
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The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India is a discretionary power vested in the Court by Article 143 of the Constitution of India. Under this provision, the President of India can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance. The advisory jurisdiction of the
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Privatization is the process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, or public service from the public sector (a government) to the private sector (a citizen, group, or corporation). Forms : Sale of state-owned enterprises: The government sells all or part of a state-owned enterprise to private investors. Concession: The government grants a private company
Polyurethanes (PU) are a class of polymers composed of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. They are produced by reacting diisocyanates with polyols. The properties of polyurethanes can be varied by adjusting the type and ratio of the reactants, as well as by the use of additives. Applications: Foams: Polyurethane foams are used in
There are three main types of rainfall: Convectional rainfall Orographic rainfall Frontal rainfall Convectional rainfall is caused by the rising of warm, moist air. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and rain. Convective rainfall is typically heavy and localized, and it often occurs in the afternoon or evening. Orographic rainfall is
